Keep SMSF property investment in perspective, says SPAA

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The role that self managed super funds (SMSFs) are playing in the current surge in residential property prices needs to be kept in perspective, says Graeme Colley, Director Technical and Professional Standards, of

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SPAA gearing up for 2014 National Conference

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Planning is underway for the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia’s (SPAA) National Conference to be held in Brisbane at the Convention & Exhibition Centre from 19 to 21 February 2014. Following on from

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Pension changes a positive for SMSF trustees

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Changes to how non-reversionary pensions are treated when a pensioner dies will have far-reaching tax implications for self managed super funds. SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) Director, Technical and Professional

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2013 the year of change for SMSF advisers

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For SMSF advisers, 2013 will be like no other. Changes in the pipeline for specialist auditors, accountants, and financial advisers will radically change the way they do business – and

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ATO statistics reveal a healthy SMSF sector

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Statistical Overview on the self managed super fund sector for the 12 months to 30 June 2011 draws a picture of continued solid growth, sound

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Pensions ruling opens Pandora’s box for some super funds

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The State Technical Days held by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has highlighted that the draft pensions ruling released by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) still leaves open

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SPAA welcomes government report into organised investment fraud

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed the report into “Serious and Organised Investment Fraud in Australia”, saying it’s a timely reminder of the risks investors face from

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SPAA wants ATO to clarify super income streams

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The Australian Tax Office needs to clarify the tax issues on when a superannuation income stream starts and ends, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).  Graeme Colley, SPAA

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